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It’s time to simplify those snails and boots! I show you how I would do it in these step-by-step demos for the level 1 CSI project. Make sure to check back tomorrow for my level 2 demonstrations!
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@christalynn
3d
I still need to try level 2
@deepanshu12
5d
Ariana Peralta
6d
AFTER THE DEMO >.< snail was easier but the boots you can tell I struggle almost with everything, one wider than the other but I had fun!
Joe Burris
12d
My before and after demo for the boots. K think I did better before but I did the after demo days later (along with the camel and skull) and just feel like today just wasnt my day. I cant keep myself from pressing too hard on the pencil and I feel like I dont have control of what Im doing. Im also having great difficulty looking at something and back to the paper to try and replicate it . Each time I get back to the paper it feels like I need to reorient myself. Maybe its just an off day but Im definitely feeling lost right now.
@androida
11d
Back and forth happens, some times there's an off day - I hope you won't feel too discouraged! I think on the after demo try on the boots, the overall shape of the left boot looks good and closer to the photo, actually since it's not longer as narrow on the top. You might've lost some of the depth in it though. I think right boot could be adjusted by fixing the left edge of the sole - if you just bring the curvy arcing part down to the ground. Perhaps that adjustment alone can make the whole image work better?
I often am rather heavy handed myself with the lines. The upcoming lessons on line warmups and looser sketching lines should help with that. You can also try holding the pencil from farther away from the point in case you are holding it really close. :)
Julio Serrano
12d
Before demo, there are many search lines before finding the real one. I've also erased some lines that were way off. Both level one and two. I noticed, I need to learn how to trust the exercise and keep it basic. I add more details because I don't like the way basic looks so I try to add more to it.
@arpan23
14d
Without demo..
Noel R
16d
The Boots and the Snail are drawn without watching the demo. The elephant and the lizard are done as 2/14 days of drawing practice.
@sfung608
18d
With the demo!
Joe Burris
10d
I don't have the know how to explain why but I really like how the toes on your left boot looks. Just really nice line work. Great job!
Nocturnyx
18d
First two are after demo last two are before.
Yevhen Syrchin
18d
Snail is digitally and boots are traditional
Joe Burris
10d
Your lines are really clean and confident! Your laces, especially on the left boot, look terrific.
@humphreybogart
21d
First time I have been thoughtful about how sharp my pencil tip was and how clean each of my lines should be. A helpful lesson!
Side note: I skipped the laces after imagining Proko saying he would do that to simplify. oops!
@ewan11
24d
Felt challenged by the shoes at the 2nd try, having this frustration made me realize that its okay to feel those emotions and continue moving forward.
I never realized how sketchy my lines were on the 1st attempt!
@humphreybogart
21d
The sketchy line awareness was my biggest aha from this lesson, too!
Great job.
Dawn Vermillion
25d
This is my first attempt at the contour drawing of the boots.
Joe Burris
10d
These look great! You captured lines I never really noticed in the picture that now I can't unsee.
Robert Gould Jr
25d
Here are my before and after drawings of the snail. When I first watched this video I though to myself "oh, this shouldn't be too hard." Well when I put pencil to paper I quickly realized that I had no idea what I was doing, and so I focused probably more on the lines in all the wrong ways. And after watching the demo, I feel that it may just be less wrong than the previous drawing...haha. I do apologize for the quality on my before drawing though. I think when I flipped the page to do the drawing after watching the demo it picked up all of the eraser schmutz. Anyways, I look forward and welcome any critique's or feedback anyone has. And I thank you for taking the time to check out my work!
@bigaids
25d
First two are after the demo with 2nd 2 being before
Radu Rentea
26d
I've tried to draw a salamander, but in the end it looks like a salamander and a frog got a baby together. It was harder than expected, I thought it will be similar to drawing a snail. I will try to redraw it cause I think I know how to improve the proportions.
Uploading it here I can also see more clear the difference between the line weight, which was random.
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26d
A salamander is essentially a long frog anyways. You did great. You even added some perspective to this drawing.
If you want it to look less froggy though, try shrinking the head a bit in comparison to the body.
@pmirko
28d
follow along ...the boots are a little bit too rushed , really tried to catch up with the video....
Avocado Dealer
29d
Avocado Dealer
29d
The shoe laces were difficult for me
@yashimon
29d
shoelaces are complicated but I tried to simplify CSI.
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28d
Looks great! Very clean and thoughtful marks
Mr. Renso
1mo
The laces look straight out of AI and the snail probably regrets it's existence. Overall a nice first try.
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